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School of Medicine
Admissions Policy for Undergraduate
Programmes in Medicine
Entry 2022
Page 1 of 14Contents
Aims and governance .....................................................................................................................................4
1. The courses .............................................................................................................................................4
1.1 A100 5-year course ...............................................................................................................................4
1.2 A101/A102 Graduate Entry to Medicine (GEM) 4-year course...........................................................4
2. Entry requirements ................................................................................................................................5
3. UCAS applications ..................................................................................................................................5
4. Extenuating Circumstances ....................................................................................................................6
4.1 For all applicants ..................................................................................................................................6
4.2 Performance at A-level or equivalent..................................................................................................6
5. International applicants .........................................................................................................................6
6. Graduate applicants ...............................................................................................................................7
7. Mature applicants ..................................................................................................................................7
8. Widening participation ..........................................................................................................................7
9. Selection process ....................................................................................................................................8
9.1 For all applicants (including graduates)...............................................................................................8
9.2 Academic ..............................................................................................................................................8
9.3 UCAT/GAMSAT .....................................................................................................................................8
9.4 Non-academic requirements ...............................................................................................................8
9.5 Interviews .............................................................................................................................................8
10. Unfair practice ..........................................................................................................................................9
11. Other entry conditions ......................................................................................................................9
12. Confirmation of a place .....................................................................................................................9
13. Transfers ............................................................................................................................................9
14. Communication with the School of Medicine ..................................................................................9
15. Complaints and appeals ....................................................................................................................9
16. Applicant’s conduct ...........................................................................................................................9
17. Further enquiries .............................................................................................................................10
APPENDIX - Academic requirements ...........................................................................................................11
A. GCSE requirements ..........................................................................................................................11
B. Level 3 requirements .......................................................................................................................12
B.1 A-levels ............................................................................................................................................12
B.2 Additional information on A-levels .................................................................................................12
B.3 Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (WBA) ...............................................12
B.4 Graduates........................................................................................................................................12
Page 2 of 14B.5 Graduates applying for A101 and A102 ..........................................................................................12
B.6 International Baccalaureate............................................................................................................12
B.7 European Baccalaureate Diploma ...................................................................................................13
B.8 Cambridge Pre-University Diploma.................................................................................................13
B.9 AQA Baccalaureate .........................................................................................................................13
B.10 Access Diploma .............................................................................................................................13
B.11 Irish qualifications .........................................................................................................................13
B.12 Scottish qualifications ...................................................................................................................14
B.13 Dental graduates ...........................................................................................................................14
Page 3 of 14Aims and governance
The School of Medicine aims to admit students with the qualities, abilities and attributes that can benefit
from our medical programme and “to attract, train and retain the best students and staff, producing
graduates who understand the needs of individuals and the community in which they live”.
This requires that the process of student selection is objective, transparent, open, fair, and free from
discrimination of any kind. The selection process is bound by the University’s policy on Equality and
Diversity: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/public-information/equality-and-diversity
We aim to ensure equality of opportunity for all individuals whose applications are considered in
accordance with the Medical Schools Council Statement on the core values and attributes needed to study
medicine https://www.medschools.ac.uk/media/2542/statement-on-core-values-to-study-medicine.pdf
We actively encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and use contextual data to help
to do this. Applicants from Wales are encouraged as they are under-represented in applications for
medicine in the UK.
In addition, applicants with a disability are welcome and should consult the General Medical Council’s
Gateways to the Professions https://www.gmc-uk.org/.
Selection for a medical school implies selection for the medical profession and applicants should be
aware of the duties of a medical student as outlined by the GMC in the guidance documents Medical
Students: Professional Behaviour and Fitness to Practise and Good Medical Practice (https://www.gmc-
uk.org/ ).
The Admissions process is overseen by the Director of Admissions and an Admissions Group, which
consists of Medical School academic staff under the governance of the University. This Group advises on
policy and individual cases. An Admissions Administrative Team who works alongside the Admissions
Group can be contacted at medadmissions@cardiff.ac.uk
1. The courses
1.1 A100 5-year course
This is for applicants with three A-levels or equivalent qualifications including Chemistry and Biology.
Science graduates can also apply for the A100 course. Students undertaking the 5-year course may wish
to consider taking an additional year to complete an intercalated degree.
1.2 A101/A102 Graduate Entry to Medicine (GEM) 4-year course
This is only available to applicants enrolled on one of the following four Feeder Stream degree
programmes:
• BSc (Hons) Medical Pharmacology degree, School of Medicine, Cardiff University (B210)
• BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences degree, School of Biosciences, Cardiff University (BC97)
• BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences degree, from the University of South Wales (B901)*
• BMedSci (Hons) Medical Sciences degree from Bangor University (B100)*
*The arrangements regarding these feeder streams are currently under review.
There is provision for students from each feeder stream (see above) to enter the second year of the five-
year A100 Medical programme in Cardiff (A101). In addition, students from the feeder streams can apply
to study their medical degree in North Wales (A102). Students on both courses will graduate with a
Cardiff University degree.
Page 4 of 14Details of all the programmes are found in the Undergraduate Prospectus
http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/for/prospective/ug/prospectus
2. Entry requirements
For all applicants (including graduates)
All applicants must have grade B/6 GCSE (or equivalent qualification, grade and subject) in Mathematics,
English Language, Chemistry, and Biology (and Double Award Science (BB or 66). Applicants receive a
score based on the four subjects above and the five best other GCSE (or equivalent level) results. No
results below 6/B are scored.
Applicants who have already achieved all three relevant A-levels receive additional points for these in the
scoring process (A-levels must meet the minimum requirements listed in the Appendix).
Applicants who are working towards a science degree may also receive additional consideration. Welsh-
domiciled applicants are under-represented in applications to UK medical schools; additional
consideration will be given to their applications.
For A100, applicants must offer three A-levels (or equivalent) including Biology, Chemistry and a third
subject (see Appendix).
All applicants are required to take the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) during July to October of
the year of application. Test results obtained in previous years are not accepted. The UCAT score may be
used as part of the interview shortlisting or offer selection process. Graduate applicants are required to
sit the GAMSAT (see Graduate Applicants).
All applicants may be asked to participate in a trial of an online situational judgement test (CASPer).
Should we pilot it, we may ask applicants to complete the test. There will be no cost to the applicant and
the test result will not contribute to the decisions in the application cycle. Further information can be
found at: www.takecasper.com
Unsuccessful applicants are encouraged to reapply, providing they meet the minimum entry criteria for
the year they wish to apply.
3. UCAS applications
For all applicants (including graduates)
All applicants must complete all sections of the UCAS application and should include information
supporting their suitability for a medical course in their personal statement. The personal statement
should include insight into a career in medicine, evidence of experience and reflection in a caring
environment, evidence and reflection of personal responsibility, evidence of a balanced approach to life,
and evidence of self-directed learning. All applicants should note that the medical school requires an
academic reference.
All applicants must be age 18 or over by 20th September of the year of entry to the course, as students
are in a clinical environment from the start of the course (see Under 18s Policy).
Applicants who wish to be considered for a deferred entry must state this on their UCAS form by
indicating the year of admission. Applicants can only defer for 12 months. Applicants who request a
deferral after accepting an offer from the School of Medicine will be considered by the Admissions Group
on a case-by-case basis.
Page 5 of 144. Extenuating Circumstances
4.1 For all applicants
Should you think that something has significantly impacted upon your academic performance, you may
submit extenuating circumstances. This must be provided prior to application by the applicant and not a
third party. For extenuating circumstances to be considered we must receive a completed ‘Extenuating
Circumstances form’ with supporting evidence (a letter from a medical professional if health related, or a
letter from faculty at current school) before the end of September 2021. This form can be found on the
website at http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying/admissions-
criteria/medicine/medicine or can be requested via email to medadmissions@cardiff.ac.uk. The School
cannot consider extenuating circumstances presented on a UCAS form without prior notice via the
Extenuating Circumstances form’.
4.2 Performance at A-level or equivalent
Applicants who have failed to achieve AAA (or equivalent qualification) at first attempt will not usually be
considered. AS results, where taken as part of a two-year A-level course, are not taken into consideration
for selection for interview.
We will consider applications where modules have been re-sat in either AS level or A-level, on the
understanding that they are completed within the standard two-year A-level period.
Re-sits for applicants who have previously applied to medicine at Cardiff, whose A-levels have been
completed and the grades awarded will only be considered in exceptional circumstances. Those whose
underachievement was due to extenuating circumstances, and have previously applied to study Medicine
at Cardiff, should complete an extenuating circumstances form which can be downloaded from
http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying/admissions-criteria/medicine/medicine . This
must be submitted before the end of September 2021. Individuals will be informed whether their
circumstances will allow consideration, and if subsequently successful at interview, will usually be given a
conditional offer.
Applications where additional Level 3 Qualifications are undertaken post A-level will not be considered
unless there are extenuating circumstances and previous agreement is in place with the Admissions
Group.
5. International applicants
We welcome UCAS applications from international students. Applicants offering qualifications other than
A-level or International Baccalaureate should contact the Admissions team medadmissions@cardiff.ac.uk
and provide full details of their qualifications to obtain advice on eligibility before making an application.
Applicants offering non-standard qualifications must clearly state the subjects and grades on their UCAS
application as they are written on their certificates/transcripts. Do not attempt to convert these to GCSE
grades.
All international applicants must indicate on their application form that they have or are taking an
acceptable English language qualification for entry to Medicine. If the qualification is pending, it will form
part of an offer. Re-sits for English language qualification may be accepted but must be achieved prior to
confirmation of an offer. Details of acceptable English language qualifications and grades required can be
found at http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements/undergraduate
All places on the courses are conditional upon success at interview. This includes international applicants
who should be prepared to attend for interview at Cardiff University. Cardiff University does not
reimburse travel expenses for any applicant. All applicants with a fees status of overseas are sent a
Page 6 of 14questionnaire during the application process to confirm funding arrangements. If an individual receives
the questionnaire, completion is required.
If you are an international student and your qualifications do not meet our entry requirements, you may
wish to consider a Foundation Year. Cardiff University has partnered with Study Group to provide an
International Foundation Year in Health, Medical and Life Sciences academic pathway to Medicine. This is
taught at the International Study Centre in the centre of our campus. To find out more about the
programmes available and for information about how to apply, please complete an enquiry form
at: https://isc.cardiff.ac.uk/university-referrals/. Once registered, colleagues at the Study Centre will
provide more information.
6. Graduate applicants
Science graduate applicants should refer to all areas of the policy prior to making an application.
Graduate applicants not on one of the four feeder stream degree programmes listed on page 4 should
apply for admission to the five-year (A100) according to their previous academic experience in the
sciences. Students who have already embarked on a degree course and are not in the final year of
the course, will not normally be considered unless there are evidenced considerable and/or
unforeseen extenuating circumstances which prevented completion of the initial degree
programme. Potential applicants in such circumstances should complete an extenuating
circumstances form and the form will be considered by the Admissions Group.
Applicants who have failed to complete a course for academic reasons or matters of probity will not
be considered.
Academic qualifications obtained before entering university will also be considered and graduate
applicants will need to meet the minimum entry requirements (listed in the Appendix) and will need
to have either achieved a BSc Honours degree 2:1 or above in their first degree or be working
towards it.
All graduate applicants are required to take the Graduate Medical School Aptitude Test (GAMSAT) by
September of the Year of application. https://gamsat.acer.org/university-admission/admission-uk
A GAMSAT result in the previous year prior to application will also be considered.
The information stated in this section also applies to those with a PhD and Masters.
7. Mature applicants
Applications from mature students are welcome but should be aware of the Standard Period of
Relevance Policy for academic qualifications.
8. Widening participation
Cardiff University is committed to widening participation. We welcome applications from students of all
backgrounds, and we use contextualisation data when considering applications. Applicants who are
participating in widening participation initiatives listed below will be offered an interview so long as they
meet the minimum entry requirements:
• Cardiff University Step-Up programme
• Sutton Trust attendees to Cardiff University Summer School
• Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol (specifically the Doctoriad Yfory scheme)
• Coleg Gwent Certificate
Page 7 of 149. Selection process
9.1 For all applicants (including graduates)
All applications must be made through UCAS, details of which can be found at https://www.ucas.com/
and can be made in either English or Welsh - applicants can chose which of these languages they wish to
receive correspondence in. The closing date for applications for 2022 entry is the 15th of October 2021.
Applications received or that are incomplete after this date will not be considered.
9.2 Academic
Applicants should include ALL qualifications (including a breakdown of subjects and grades) achieved and
pending, from the age of 14+ in the “QUALIFICATIONS COMPLETED OR CERTIFICATED” section of their
UCAS application. Applicants who fail to do this will not be considered. Those who meet or exceed the
minimum academic threshold will then be ranked and a cut-off point determined to proceed to
consideration of the non-academic criteria. Applicants are reminded that an academic referee’s
statement is required.
9.3 UCAT/GAMSAT
There is no minimum UCAT or GAMSAT threshold score that applicants much achieve. The UCAT and
GAMSAT may be used as part of our selection process.
9.4 Non-academic requirements
Applicants who have reached or exceeded the academic cut-off score for the year are then considered on
non-academic criteria according to the information in their personal statement and the academic
referee’s statement. Applications are reviewed by trained selectors. The School of Medicine recognises
that opportunities for certain types of work experience and participation in similar activities will vary
according to individual applicant’s background, including socio-economic, cultural, and geographical
circumstances. This will be considered when reviewing the personal statement.
9.5 Interviews
Applicants who are shortlisted will be invited to interview (normally January/February after the UCAS
application deadline in October). Invitations are sent via email with a link to our online booking system
normally in December of the application cycle. Once an applicant has booked an interview, the date/time
cannot usually be changed, so please check with your medical school choices to avoid a clash of dates
(interview dates are often published in advance).
The interview is in the form of multiple mini interviews (MMIs), exploring personal qualities and
attributes important to developing a good doctor: https://www.gmc-uk.org/ethical-guidance/ethical-
guidance-for-doctors/good-medical-practice
For applicants who have disability related access needs or those with any extenuating circumstances that
may affect an applicant’s performance at interview must provide this information when booking the
interview slot to allow sufficient time for consideration of reasonable adjustments.
In the event of illness preventing an applicant from attending an interview, the applicant should contact
the Admissions Team to try to seek an alternative interview date, but this cannot be guaranteed. If the
applicant has concerns about an interview, they must bring it to the attention of the Admissions Team on
the day of the interview. Retrospective adjustments will not be made.
All offers are made after the interviews. Failure to attend a booked interview without exceptional
reasons will result in the application being rejected. Applicants who are not offered interviews will be
notified. All interviewees will be provided with feedback after all interviews have been completed.
Page 8 of 14Successful applicants will be notified via UCAS. To ensure equality of opportunity, no offers will be made
until all interviews are completed. The decision to make all offers is made by the School of Medicine
Admissions Group. The Admissions Group endeavours to make offers as soon as is practicable after the
interview cycle.
Please also see the University’s Interview and Audition Policy.
10. Unfair practice
Where false or misleading information has been provided at application stage, the application will not be
considered further. UCAS will also be notified. All UCAS personal statements are subjected to a plagiarism
detection process. Applications that are suspected to contain false, plagiarised, incorrect, or misleading
information will be investigated in accordance with the University’s Admissions Policy. An offer of an
interview or subsequent offer of a place will be withdrawn if false or misleading information or evidence
of other unfair practice is subsequently discovered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that we
are informed of any relevant changes to their personal circumstances.
11. Other entry conditions
Entry to Medicine includes a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and completion of a health
survey arranged with the University Occupational Health Service.
12. Confirmation of a place
Applicants who have met or exceeded the terms of their offer will be notified by UCAS following the
receipt of results.
Those who have not met the terms of their offer are referred to the Admissions Group for review. The
applicant will be notified of the decision via UCAS. The Admissions Group decision is final.
13. Transfers
Cardiff University School of Medicine has an integrated, spiral curriculum and therefore does not
normally consider transfer requests from students studying medicine elsewhere.
14. Communication with the School of Medicine
Communication with the Admissions Team relating to an applicant's personal circumstances that could
have a potential bearing on selection must be made in writing by letter or email. Due to Data Protection
the University can only communicate with the applicant directly in relation to all aspects of their
application unless the applicant has authorised a third party to act on their behalf.
15. Complaints and appeals
We are committed to delivering a high quality, efficient and fair admissions process. Information about
the Complaints and Appeals procedures can be found at: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/public-
information/students-applicants/admissions-policies/complaints-and-appeals.
16. Applicant’s conduct
Professional behaviour is an important part of studying medicine and being a doctor. If there is behaviour
that may be considered as unprofessional, this will jeopardise the application and may result in a
rejection. Any behaviour that contravenes Cardiff University’s Equality and Diversity and/or Dignity at
Work and Study Policies may result in the withdrawal of an offer/admission. Details of the policy can be
found on https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/public-information/equality-and-diversity
Page 9 of 1417. Further enquiries
For further enquiries regarding admissions to Cardiff University School of Medicine undergraduate
medical degree programmes please contact:
School of Medicine Admissions Team
2nd Floor Neuadd Meirionnydd
Heath Park Campus
Cardiff University
Cardiff
CF14 4YS
Telephone: (029) 2068 8113/8073
Email: medadmissions@cardiff.ac.uk
Page 10 of 14APPENDIX - Academic requirements
All applicants must provide evidence of prior academic capability in externally moderated, publicly
validated examinations, e.g. GCSE, IGCSE or equivalent qualifications. For applicants with UK
qualifications, only those that are defined in the National Database of Accredited Qualifications are
acceptable: http://www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk/office-of-qualifications-and-examinations-
regulation-ofqual.html
A. GCSE requirements
GCSE Subjects Minimum requirements
English or Welsh Grade B or 6
Language
Note: International applicants must also meet UKVI requirements for English
language.
Mathematics or Grade B or 6
Numeracy
Note: Applicants taking GCSE/IGCSE examinations under the numeric grading
system are required to have Mathematics at a minimum of grade 6.
Applicants taking GCSE/IGCSE examinations under the alphabetical grading
system are required to have either Mathematics or Numeracy at a minimum
of grade B. For all exam boards we will also accept one extra Mathematics
subject alongside either Mathematics or Numeracy from Additional
Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Statistics, if it is to the advantage of
the applicant.
Science Either BB or 66 in Science and Additional Science or equivalent
OR BB or 66 in Chemistry and Biology
OR BB or 66 in Core Science, and one of Additional Science or Further
Additional Science
Note: GCSE Human Biology is accepted, but not in conjunction with standard
GSCE Biology.
Other subjects Applicants must offer a total of nine subjects including the minimum
requirements above. Where an applicant cannot take nine GCSEs due to
school policy, they must offer a minimum of 7 GCSEs and are advised to
email medadmissions@cardiff.ac.uk for advice.
A single GCSE short course is not considered alone. If, however, there are two
short courses which taken together would give the applicant an advantage,
then this can count as one whole GCSE.
Level 2 certificates such as the Certificate in Digital Applications (CiDA),
Applied Business, ICT (examining board) and the Diploma in Digital
Applications (DiDA) will be considered as contributing one additional,
separate subject in lieu of a GCSE during academic scoring.
Not considered Level 2 BTECs and NVQs
GCSE resit policy We will only accept GCSE resits within 12 months of the original sitting
except English Language which has no time limit for resit.
Page 11 of 14B. Level 3 requirements
B.1 A-levels
The offer will be AAA grades at A-level. Students must offer three A-levels, which should include
Chemistry and Biology. Applicants undertaking science A-levels where a separate practical endorsement
is reported will require a pass in this element. Applicants who are offering only one of Biology or
Chemistry at A2 and a second science subject eg., Physics or Maths, may still be considered for the A100
course, if they achieve an A grade at AS level in the subject (Biology or Chemistry) not offered at A2 level.
Such candidates are advised to contact the Admissions Team, to confirm the acceptability of this
arrangement prior to applying.
B.2 Additional information on A-levels
Only one Mathematics subject at A-level (from Maths, Further Maths and Statistics) will be considered.
Human biology and biology will not be considered as separate A-levels.
General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted. Applicants offering applied subjects should
contact Admissions Team for advice medadmissions@cardiff.ac.uk.
B.3 Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (WBA)
The WBA will be considered in lieu of an A-level. Applicants must also satisfy the A-level subject and
grade requirements in Biology and Chemistry.
B.4 Graduates
All graduate applicants should have achieved a minimum of grade B/6 in GCSEs listed in the table above,
in addition to BBB or ABC grades at A-level and have achieved a BSc Honours degree 2:1 or above or be
working towards it. All graduates should have Biology and Chemistry at GCE A-Level. Those who do not
hold A-Level qualifications in Biology or Chemistry may be considered for the A100 course, however,
they are required to provide details of specific modules (as evidence that they have sufficient level of
Biology and Chemistry) from their degree courses directly to the School at the time of application and
will then be considered individually by the Admissions Group. Further details can be obtained from the
Admissions Team. Applicants who have completed a PhD who wish to apply for Medicine must meet
the minimum GCSE entry requirements specified in this section and should contact the Admissions
Group for advice. Graduates will be required to sit the GAMSAT.
Graduate applicants must have completed their degree or must be in the final year of their current
degree programme for their application to be considered. Degree results must be awarded and conferred
by 31st August of the year of entry to the course.
B.5 Graduates applying for A101 and A102
Individual academic performance required to maintain eligibility to apply to the A101/A102 course is set
by each Feeder Stream course. It is the responsibility of the University providing the Feeder Streams to
check the entry requirements and ensure that applicants who subsequently apply to the A101/A102 are
competitive.
B.6 International Baccalaureate
Applicants applying prior to having achieved the IB qualification must include details (including a
breakdown of subjects and grades) of their achieved Level 2 examinations, GCSE/Middle Years
Programme (MYP), in the Education section on their UCAS application to be considered. We accept
performance from the MYP in English qualification (either at SL or HL) as indicative of the expectation of
Page 12 of 14IB English: A Language and Literature (first language) or IB English B (second language) being achieved at
SL6 or HL5.
Successful candidates require an overall total of 36 points (excluding Theory of Knowledge and the
Extended Essay) for entry. A minimum of 19 points must be achieved in Higher level subjects made up of
a score of 7, 6, 6 points to include two science subjects. This must include at least one of Biology and
Chemistry at Higher level (if both subjects are not offered then the second subject must be one of
Physics, and either Mathematics or Statistics) with the score of 6 points being achieved in either
Chemistry or Biology. Chemistry or Biology must be offered at Standard Level with a score of 7 points, if
not at Higher level.
If Mathematics and English language are not offered within the IB they should be offered as GCSE
subjects with at least grade B/6.
B.7 European Baccalaureate Diploma
Applicants for the A100 course require a final overall mark of at least 85%. Chemistry and Biology with
individual grades of at least 8.5 in year 7 must be included in the Diploma.
If Mathematics and English language are not offered within the diploma they should be offered as GCSE
subjects with at least grade B/6. All applicants offering the European Baccalaureate must include details
(including a breakdown of subjects and grades) of their achieved Level 2 examinations, GCSE or S6, in
the Education section on their UCAS application to be considered, if applying prior to having achieved
the final European Baccalaureate qualification.
B.8 Cambridge Pre-University Diploma
The full Pre-University Diploma with three D3 grades in the Principal Subjects, which must include
Chemistry and Biology, is accepted.
Alternatively, applicants can offer a single Principal Subject at D3 in addition to AA at A-level.
B.9 AQA Baccalaureate
In addition to passing the Baccalaureate, AAA grades in three A-Level subjects are required, which must
include Chemistry and Biology.
B.10 Access Diploma
For potential applicants who have not studied Biology and Chemistry A-levels but expect to meet our GCE
A-level requirements for A100, the Access to Higher Education Diploma: Subject Descriptor for
Medicine (qaa.ac.uk) is available. Similarly, international applicants whose qualifications are not either
A-levels or IB and have not studied Chemistry and Biology to sufficient depth and qualification (AAA at A-
level), may be eligible for the Access to Higher Education Diploma: Subject Descriptor for Medicine
(qaa.ac.uk). Applicants must also meet the minimum entry requirements at Level 2/GCSE and must
contact medadmissions@cardiff.ac.uk to check their eligibility for this application route.
B.11 Irish qualifications
Applicants with Irish qualifications are eligible to apply for the A100 course. If applying prior to obtaining
Leaving Certificate qualifications, applicants must include their Junior Certificate qualifications
(including a breakdown of subjects and grades) in the Education section on their UCAS application to
be considered. For Junior Certificate qualifications, English and Maths are required at Higher level. All
subjects offered at Junior Certificate must be at B or Higher Merit and must include Science. For Leaving
Certificate qualifications, applicants must offer six subjects at Higher level and obtain six H2 grades,
including Chemistry and Biology. Mathematics and English language must be passed to at least O3 Level.
Page 13 of 14B.12 Scottish qualifications
Applicants offering two subjects at Advanced Higher level with AA grades (including Chemistry and
Biology) along with five Scottish Higher A grades are eligible to apply for the A100 course. Mathematics
and English language must be passed to at least Standard Level with grade 2 or grade B. Mathematics and
English language must be passed to at least Standard Level with grade 2 or grade B.
B.13 Dental graduates
Dental graduates applying to study medicine will be considered for the A101/A102 4-year course only. Up
to two places will be set aside for suitably qualified applicants in each cycle. Applicants should submit a
full curriculum vitae to the Admissions Team (medadmissions@cardiff.ac.uk) at the time of making their
UCAS application. Applicants must have a UCAT score and will need to participate in the multiple mini-
interview process and will also be expected to attend a panel interview (to include local Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgeons) for the purpose of ensuring that applicants are intending to follow the OMFS
training route. The application must include an academic reference or a reference from a Maxillofacial
Surgeon.
The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (OMFS) provides information for applicants for
training in OMFS https://www.baoms.org.uk.
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